No. 5,340 in Dutch
kras
Scratch.
In a sentence
De kras op de auto was duidelijk zichtbaar.
The scratch on the car was clearly visible.
In this sentence, 'kras' refers to a physical scratch or mark on the surface of the car.
Hij is een kras man, zelfs op oudere leeftijd.
He is a spry man, even at an older age.
Here, 'kras' describes a person's condition, implying that he is lively or in good shape despite his age.
Ze maakte een kras op het papier met haar pen.
She made a scratch on the paper with her pen.
In this case, 'kras' indicates a mark or line made on the paper with the pen.
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